Definitions for Fisheries
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1. fisheriesnoun

   Plural form of fishery.

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1. fisheries

   Fishery can mean either the enterprise of raising or harvesting fish and other aquatic life; or more commonly, the site where such enterprise takes place (a.k.a. fishing ground). Commercial fisheries include wild fisheries and fish farms, both in freshwater waterbodies (about 10% of all catch) and the oceans (about 90%). About 500 million people worldwide are economically dependent on fisheries. 171 million tonnes of fish were produced in 2016, but overfishing is an increasing problem — causing declines in some populations. Because of their economic and social importance, fisheries are governed by complex fisheries management practices and legal regimes that vary widely across countries. Historically, fisheries were treated with a "first-come, first-served " approach, but recent threats by human overfishing and environmental issues have required increased regulation of fisheries to prevent conflict and increase profitable economic activity on the fishery. Modern jurisdiction over fisheries is often established by a mix of international treaties and local laws. Declining fish populations, marine pollution and destruction of important coastal ecosystems has introduced increasing uncertainty in important fisheries worldwide, threatening economic security and food security in many parts of the world. These challenges are further complicated by the changes in the ocean caused by climate change, which may extend the range of some fisheries while dramatically reducing the sustainability of other fisheries.

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1. Fisheries

   of Fishery

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1. Fisheries

   Places for cultivation and harvesting of fish, particularly in sea waters. (from McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

How to pronounce Fisheries?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Fisheries in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Fisheries in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Fisheries in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Fisheries in a Sentence

1. Margaret Spring:

   We are encouraged that the Trans-Pacific Partnership sets a new bar for ocean conservation measures in a trade agreement by including specific provisions to encourage sustainable fisheries management, fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, protect sharks and other key marine species, and eliminate harmful fishing subsidies.

2. Adeline Chan:

   It was a big challenge initially, getting customers to accept our shark fin policy, we accepted that it would mean a substantial cut for our banqueting business. We initiated the policy because it was the right thing to do. We recognized that as a species, sharks are threatened with extinction, and if this happens, it would put the health of our oceans and fisheries at risk.

3. Kim Do-hoon:

   Kim Jong Un has been promoting the fisheries, which could explain why there are more fishing boats going out, but North Korean boats perform really poorly, with bad engines, risking lives to go far to catch more. Sometimes they drift, and fishermen starve to death.

4. Kim Kielsen:

   The current situation is good, we have a very good partnership with the EU currently in terms of education, fisheries and research.

5. The FAO:

   While developed countries are improving the way they manage their fisheries, developing countries face a worsening situation.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fisheries
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisheries
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fisheries